Maurizio Pochettino’s medical staff has been kept busy as Chelsea gets ready for their weekend match against Aston Villa because several first-team players are dealing with injuries
According to Nathan Gissing, one of the main worries is the recent setback experienced by Benoit Badiashile during his comeback to team training.
Benoit Badiashile, a French centre back who has been out since May with a hamstring injury, was getting closer to making his long-awaited return. The sad change of circumstances has caused him to return to individual drills just when the Stamford Bridge supporters were looking forward to his first appearance under Pochettino.
The nature of Badiashile’s setback, however, is the bright spot in this situation. If everything goes according to plan, the 22-year-old might resume team training by next week. It is thought to be a minor injury. However, he will be conspicuously absent from the Villa game, adding his name to a growing list of Chelsea players who are injured. Another unsettling aspect for Pochettino was that the talented Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo skipped a recent training session. Caicedo’s chances of playing against Villa seem remote after suffering an injury while serving with the international team.
Furthermore, Armando Broja’s youthful talent isn’t there on the front line because he’s still recovering from an ACL injury. Romeo Lavia, Christopher Nkunku, and other crucial players are all out, so Chelsea’s depth will surely be tested. However, there is a glimpse of hope. Malo Gusto and Noni Madueke are both back in the gym after overcoming minor muscle issues. Marc Cucurella’s recent illness also appears to be improving, which could improve Chelsea’s chances this weekend.
Pochettino has a big task ahead of him as he must deal with a mounting number of ailments. Although the manager has frequently demonstrated his capacity for innovation and adaptation, the current circumstance will call for the best performance from both of them. The upcoming games will show a lot about the team’s resiliency and versatility as Chelsea supporters hold their collective breath.
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